Graduate Student Research
A collection of Graduate Student Research by students in the College of Education.
Submissions from 2015
Strength in numbers: collaborating to support nonprofit advocacy, Emily J. Shields, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A Literature Review and Application of Quiet Eye, Anton Stalzer, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A preliminary investigation of the relationship between direct behavior rating and the Conners 3 teacher rating scale - short form, Jessica Stodden Stumme, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Donor Development in Challenging Circumstances: Addressing Economic Troubles and Donor-Held Stereotypes to Increase Nonprofit Giving by Individuals, Jessica A. Ueland, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The early implementation of a teacher leadership and compensation system in a select Iowa public school as codified by House File 215, Anthony Dale Voss, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Special education evaluations: appropriate methods and measures for use with English language learners, Jennifer Waterman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Sustainable microfinancing: improving microenterprise's traditional measures of success, Stephen R. Watson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A comparison of hip and knee torques produced during a maximal effort full and partial back squat, Jordan Alexander Williams, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Examining the effectiveness of using an iPad-based video modeling plus video prompting package to teach conversation skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mohammed M. Alzayer, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
The effectiveness of flipped classroom learning in higher education : a literature review from 2009 to 2014, Samir Taha Amin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
SWPBIS, behavior patterns, and the discipline gap, Sean Christopher Austin, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
How to Reach Disengaged Adolescents in Physical Education: A Review of Causes and Solutions to the Crisis in Physical Education, Sam Backstrom, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Reducing child neglect in Linn County Iowa utilizing the public health model, Jennifer April Barnett, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
An investigation of adolescent boys' dispositions toward leisure reading, Julie Barnett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Influencing incoming fourth graders' reading habits through a summer literature circle: A case study, Brandy E. Bingman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Affordances of flipped learning and its effects on student engagement and achievement, Jarod Bormann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Relationship between weight-related teasing and levels of physical activity, Piroska Boros, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
They, those, and other pronouns used to describe them: A qualitative study of the lived experiences of the African American girls in the Girls to Women group, Amber Nicole Boyd, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Overhand throwing: overuse injury analysis, Peter Z. Broome, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Examining professional history as context for instructional meaning, Kristie L. Beyer Campbell, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of on-line math games and e-books use on elementary student achievement, Mel Carnahan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
To complete or not complete : Student persistence in post-secondary education online courses, Amy Christian, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Participation in Personal Training Services among University Clientele, Ethan R. Crawford, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Mastery Climate in Physical Education and the Connection to Technology, Brett Delaney, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Assessing the added value of the Blue Zones designation on employee health status, Ashton DeMoss, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Why don't they read?, Cynde Duncan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
How fifth grade elementary students select books, Tiffany Evans, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effectiveness of Preschool Lessons for Active Youngsters (PLAY) curriculum on the gross motor development and physical activity level of preschool children, Karyn K. Finn, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Digital storytelling : the impact on student engagement, motivation and academic learning, Mindy Foelske, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Outcomes of global service-learning: A content analysis of student reflection essays in Camp Adventure child and youth services, Kasee Fuller, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Dissertation
Doorways and walls: Peer coaching as a means to change instructional practice, Chad Garber, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Effective nutrition interventions, Kathryn C. Gerber, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Hero to zero: Stress perceptions of the public school administrator and his spouse, Steven L. Gray, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
The effectiveness of the Boys Town Educational Model as a school wide intervention, Natalie Hahn-Mauck, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Gardasil Uptake in Boys: Barriers and Strategies to Increase Vaccination Rates, Shawna Allyson Haislet, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A review of the effects of computer-based reading programs on middle school students, Ann Hansen, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Integrating iPads into the elementary physical education curriculum, Tyler M. Hellmann, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
3D variability in ball toss and impact location for tennis serves in collegiate female players, Javier Ignacio Hervas, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Depression in children and adolescents: The role of school professionals, Emily Dawn Hoerman, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
The Usefulness of Graphic Novels as Information Sources for Nonfiction Reading, Sarah Holub, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Paying the Players: Payment Proposals for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, Donald Juan Hord II, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Understanding motivating factors for college students involvement in club sports, Ryan Thomas Houselog, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards gays and lesbians, Rachel Jones, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A case study: Sex education in mainline Protestant denominations, Alexa Jo Juhl, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The Perceptions of Teacher Librarians and Principals Regarding the Role of the Teacher Librarian in the Implementation of the Iowa Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Katy A. Kauffman, Division of School Library Studies, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The collaborative relationship between teacher librarians and public librarians, Jennifer J. Keltner, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Secondary teachers as early childhood principals: A qualitative case study, Brian Dale Kingrey, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
The effects of interactive videoconferencing on elementary literacy : collaborative learning environment, Heather A. Klenke, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effects of Web 2.0 pedagogy on student engagement, collaboration, and achievement, Kelsey Lage, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Educator preparedness for teaching children on the autism spectrum, Katherine Lynn Lawrenz, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Effective behavior management strategies for the preschool classroom, Sedona Amber Loy, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Video self-modeling as a school based intervention for childhood anxiety, Suzanne Esther Maas, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The impact of blogging on K-12 student learning: engagement, self-expression, and higher-order thinking, Brian McGurk, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effects of a short term mental skills training program on mental toughness, Mitchell Edward Mleziva, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Technology's Role in Inquiry-Based Learning, Melissa Mulder, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Determining the benefits and designing an externship program for medical office students at Marshalltown Community College, Kristin Murphy, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of game-based learning on middle school students' academic achievement, Marija-Lisa Musselman, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Strength Training for Children and Adolescents, Amy Nelson, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Superintendent leadership: Comparing superintendent and school board president perceptions of essential leadership characteristics and capabilities of the superintendent in today's complex and ever-changing educational environment according to MCREL's superintendent responsibilities and the Iowa standards for school leaders, Daniel J. Peterson, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
Resource to support teaching local history in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resource to Support Teaching Local History in Baxter, Iowa, Greg Pickett, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Teacher Evaluation: Accessing Evaluation Instruments and Processes for Evaluating, Justin Post, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Professional Educators of Iowa member perspectives about Iowa State Education Association and National Education Association membership and political activities, Melissa Kay Reade, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Dissertation
The implementation of problem-based learning for adults: Student, instructor, and organization leader challenges, Randon Ruggles, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Does Perfectionism and Burnout Differ by Competitive Level in Soccer?, Courtney Sheets, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The effect of soft tissue oscillation therapy on the management of pain associated with delayed onset muscle soreness, Jenifer Ann Shoultz, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Using the Apprenticeship Model in a Library Setting, Jennifer Sloan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
An Examination of the Pertinent Literature Focused on the Importance Performance Analysis and How It Can Be Applied to the World Leisure Organization, Johanna Smith, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Resistance to change among veteran teachers: Providing voice for more effective engagement, Richard R. Snyder, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
The impact of digital organization on retention in college algebra, Mary Benac Staniger, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Dissertation
The health benefits of dietary fiber consumption of adults in the United States, Nathan Stewart, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Effective implementation of 1:1 computing : benefits and teacher readiness, Kirstin Thompson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
The economic impacts of annual community festivals: A case of the Sturgis Falls Celebration, 2013, Chelsea Mae Tolle, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The effects of living in a springboard house during one's first year at the University of Northern Iowa, Laura Trettin, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Open Access Thesis
Effects of Physical Activity on Academic Performance & Cognitive Development, Jared Tucker, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Video modeling : play skills for students with autism spectrum disorder via peers, Ashley Ulin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Child Find in early childhood education, Lauren (Burgers) Vanderhorst, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The use of school-based forgiveness education and interventions in an RTI framework, Elizabeth Watson, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Finna get locked up: The school experiences of five men labeled BD, Jill Renae Mollison Weigel, Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, Dissertation (UNI Access Only)
Effectiveness of blended learning on student engagement, Tyler Youngers, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Unregulated, untrained, and unaware: restraint and seclusion practices in educational settings, Daniel E. Zaccaro, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Submissions from 2013
Reader's workshop: A new approach to integrating literacy, Ashlea M. Ahrenholtz, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
An Examination of Opposing Theoretical Perspectives: Are the Current Assessment and Instructional Practices for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Mental Health Issues Effective and Sufficient?, Karen Aldrich-Duden, Department of Special Education, Open Access Dissertation
Prevalence of obesity and culturally appropriate prevention among young adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Wardah Almahdi, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Immediate Heart Rate Feedback, Self-Efficacy, and Feeling States in a Vigorous Exercise Setting, Kelsey Lynn Arganbright, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
Student Reward Programs in Collegiate Athletics, Danielle N. Bakken, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Improving multiplication fact recall; Interventions that lead to proficiency with mathematical facts, Brandon J. Bauer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Self-study of my secondary reading workshop teaching practice: Struggling learners, literate identities and school absenteeism, Kayla Lynn Becker, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Cold Shoulder: An Alaskan adventure, Christine C. Berlin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
A survey of literacy instruction in public preschool programs in Iowa, Anne Marie Berthelsen, Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations, Open Access Thesis
Capitalizing on Human Capital: An Examination of Employee Motivation in a Changing Nonprofit Landscape, Katherine A. Betts, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
What are the effects of integrating technology into student literacy?, Lauren A. Bitetto, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Graduate Research Paper (UNI Access Only)
Teacher perceptions of graphic novels, Katherine Block, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Getting graphic: Exploring the inferential thinking skills that are required to comprehend graphic novels, Angela Brauns, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Vocabulary instruction : becoming word conscious to support reading comprehension, Amy Evelyn Bries, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Building empathy through literacy: A review of classroom literacy practices, Alyssa J. Bruecken, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Using readers theaters to help students develop reading fluency, Adrianna D. Cavanaugh, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Longitudinal analysis of perceived body image, sport commitment, burnout, and athletic injury, Erik Chaouch, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Open Access Thesis
The effects of explicit writing instruction, Christine M. Clark, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Comparison of student achievement, understanding, enjoyment, and motivation in mathematics units for high-achieving fifth graders with and without creative problem solving games, Kalyn Jon Cody, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Open Access Graduate Research Paper
